Ewes' Milk Cheeses
BASERRI
Raw Ewes' Milk Animal Rennet from Marin, California Barinaga Ranch pair with... Rich whites like Arneis, Txacoli (if you can find it) or Lambics The word means “farmhouse” in Basque and betrays the traditional approach taken by Marcia Barinaga to create this delicate and nutty cheese. |
LEDYARD
Pasteurised Ewes' Milk Animal Rennet from Cazenovia, New York Meadowood Farms pair with... Domestic Lagers and Pale Ales Wrapped in grape leaves and washed with a local Empire Brewing Co. brew, the fruity, yeasty paste reminds one of Piemontese robiolas with a sheepy kick. |
LORD of the HUNDREDS
Raw Ewes' Milk Vegetarian Rennet from East Sussex, England The Traditional Cheese Dairy pair with... Cream Ales or a peppery Pinot Noir This unpressed recent import exudes the flavours of its local cattle herd with a grainy, dry texture; salty caramel, grass and hazelnut. |
OSSAU IRATY (VALÉE d'ASPE)
Raw Ewes' Milk Animal Rennet from Bearn & Iraty, France Various pair with... Burgundy, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, IPAs Summer milk from the Pyrénées provides the classic taste of roasted hazelnuts, grass, earth, cave and sweet buttercream. |
PAGLIERINO
Raw Ewes' Milk Animal Rennet from Cilento, Italy Casa Madaio pair with... Chianti, Pinot Noir, Proveçal Rosés, or Pale Ales An Italian answer to Basque sheep’s milk cheese, this supple and nutty variety is mild, but with great depth and longevity. |
PICO MELERO
Raw Castellanes Ewes' Milk Animal Rennet from la Mancha-Castille, Spain Granja Sardón pair with... Rye, Pear Cidre, Sherry or a nice Chenin Blanc. While similar in many ways to younger Manchego, this spicy yet delicate cheese sports a robust coffee-coloured rind and a varied nut-hued inner texture and a sweet sherry-kissed finish. |
BASKET RICOTTA
Pasteurised Ewes' Milk Natural Culture from Sonoma, California Bellwether Farms Naturally acidified, the fluffy sweet and supple curds of this cheese make beautiful desserts and breakfasts and bake beautifully into pastas. |
WAVREUMONT BREBIS
Raw Organic Ewes' Milk Animal Rennet from Werbomont, Belgium la Fromagerie des Ardennes pair with... Trappist Ales of course, and a light Beaujolais or Pinot Noir works well, too Sheep is the star here in this trappist-style wheel which is supple and buttery with subtle, milder notes of yoghurt, peanuts, egg and grass and hint of yeastiness, and a soft, yielding texture. |